Fundamentals of Water Purification (Part 2)

Part 1 of this article discussed the unique properties of the water molecule. It discussed the five basic groups of contaminants found in water, which are particles, dissolved salts, organics, colloids, and bacteria. Part 1 also provided the reader with an understanding of the importance of water supplies in determining the types of contaminants expected in the water. Part 2 of this article describes the processes used to remove contaminants from a water supply, integrating components into a functional system, and the importance of controls and routine periodic water testing.

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